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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1928

Page

7

Seven men executed at Kentucky State Penitentiary

Eddyville Ky July 13 AP seven convicted murderers were electrocuted between midnight and 1 30 this morning at the state penitentiary. The seven, four white and three black, included Milford Red Lawson 35 Corbin Ky Orlando Seymour 21 Louisville Ky Haselle Dockery 21 Harlan Ky Charles Paul Mitra 23 Saint Louis Mo William Moore 45 Louisville Ky James Howard Louisville Ky Clarence McQueen 38 Cynthiana Ky. The men faced the chair in bright light as relatives awaited word and coffins were prepared for disposition.

Eddyville Peninary Kentucky Saint Stone Milford Lawson Corbin Mountain County Orlando Seymour Louisville J Haselle Dockery Harlan Charles Paul Mitra Louis William Moore James Howard Clarence McQueen Cynthiana

Reckoning Ahead: Bank Leader Warns on Credit Expansion

Melvin A. Traylor, former American Bankers Association president, warns Chicago curb market audience that national credit is stretched to near maximum. He says today’s easy credit stems from active stock market and installment selling, with $1 trillion in credit and $500 million in gold loss last year. A day of reckoning must come as security credit must be curtailed.

Chicago Melvin Traylor First National Bank of Chicaga American Bankers’ Association Chicago Curb Market Association Federal Reserve United States

Diamonds valued at $2,500 stolen by highwaymen near Arkansas City

Mrs Maude Plamandon of Arkansas City reported that two highwaymen robbed her and three other women, taking diamond rings valued at $2,500 after they stopped to pick up a suitcase by the road. One woman hid rings in her mouth while others concealed valuables. Rainbow Division meets.

Winfield Kan Maude Plamandon Arkansas City Lewis Watts Rainbow Division

Kansas Units at Anniversary of Champagne Marne

Columbus Ohio July 13 AP Celebration of the tenth anniversary of the Champagne Marne defensive was under way as Rainbow di Fionnual convent members gathered for their annual convention. Practically every state represented in the division had contributed a delegation Kansas units are represented

Columbus Champagne-Marne Rainbow ‘di Fionnutal Convent Kansas

Doukhobors' Nude Parade Crushed by Nelson Police

Afloat in Nelson British Columbia on July 13, police blocked a planned nude parade by fifteen Doukhobors calling themselves the Sons of Freedom in protest over the arrest of a colony member. They were driven out of town and warned not to return, though residents note such dares are common among the three Doukhobor colonies in Glade Thrums and Brilliant.

Nelson B.C Doukhobors Sons of Freedom Glade Thrums Brilliant Russia

Fourth of July in Lecompton Highlights Community Talent

Lecompton hosts a busy Fourth of July with home talent programs in afternoon and evening. Notables include Mrs. Davidson and Mrs. Fannie Smith visiting from Topeka, plus appearances by Curtis Sehon Emilie Reynolds Mary Smith and Rev. F W Bertschinger. Northeast District Sunday school and Christian Endeavor convention to run July 16 to 20 plan banquets talks and services with speakers from Dayton Ohio.

W. H. Robison Lecompton Chevrolet Lizzie Carlson Helen McWatts Mr. McWatts H. A. Davidson Davidson Fannie Smith Sallie Shirley Willets John Anderson Mary McCall Topeka Anna Baughman Emma Ballard John Taylor Frank Clarke Chester McFann Ha McFann Ed Garich Ben Crouse Boyd Scott Emilie Reynolds Thomas Dick Lulu James Mary Smith Charles Wells Curtis Sereni Herbert Hunter Chester Gibbons Margene Brown Esmana Mabel Bertschinger F. W. Bertschinger John Eat Mr. Herdy W. Bertschinger Megill Norma Jane McClanahan Big Springs Wright Beschinger School Christian Endeavor Vgrthur Ward C. O. Main E. L Misy Philippine Islands Rank Bennett Main Pau Herrick W. O. Jones C_E Fr Bennettt Rae Wil Song Sery Stain Idvass Jonex Dayton Ohio

Convention in Lecompton to host delegates from several cities

Plans call for mornings devoted to study and inspirational work, afternoons for recreation, and free lodging and breakfast provided by two churches in Lecompton and vicinity. The convention aims to accommodate a hundred or more delegates in an ideal, hospitable setting.

Kansas City Topeka Jrinces Lecompton Lecompton-and-vicinity

Belvoir community notes and visitors this week

Mrs Charlie Houk hosted Belvoir R N A with members listed including Mrs C A Balnay and Mrs Roy Harrell. Several families visit, threshing crew cooks, and a 4th of July program at Stull. Belvoir C P A ball beat Thompson Hardware 19 2. next game vs Hill Motor Lawrence. Baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Charlie Ice at Memorial Hospital Lawrence July 5.

Charlie Houk C. A. Balnay Roy Harrell Wining Elmer Sawyer Ove Bidinger J. F. Bidinger F. Hoeder Roy Deskin Joe Anderson M. J. Murphy Wm. Murphy Geo ‘Houk Clyde Talley Frank Denech California Willie Anderson Ethel Clara ‘Gun' Sar Urphy Ontire Belvoir C. P Thompson Hardware Topeka Belvoir Bel‘ Voir Hill Motor Team Lawrence Stull John Kraft Len Ice Harry Wulfkuhie Forendon Tom Connole Mary Lavin Frank Bidinger Frank Plin Clinton D. Gibler Minnie Manahan Arkansas Dave Shields George’ Anderson, Sr Wm. Damm M. Lavin Leavenworth D. E. Murphy Crawford Ae Bidinger Clara Gunther Leaven Worth Anderson Florence Helen Connole Ben Stull Frank Wilfkuhle Elmer Nichols

Local Social Roundup From Twin Mound

Mrs Will. Heys and daughter Helen motored to town Saturday. Mr and Mrs E C Wilson hosted Sunday dinner for friends from Kansas City. John Simon checked hogs in Lawrence. Monday Earl Harding and daughter Roberta visited. Louise from Kansas City stayed with the Hardings’ family. Gerald Erwin and others from Lawrence were callers. Doris Lila Harding Caila Celesta Thurbet Ruth Moss and Adeli Moonfort were mentioned in weekend visits.

Will. Heys Helen Kansas City John Simon Lawrence Earl Harding Roberta Louise Wie Harding J. Rukes Gerald Erwin J Doris Lila Harding Caila Celesta Thurbet Ruth Moss Adeli Moontfort Vaughn Berryton Elmer Thurber Adam Smith E. Wilson Berryoton Hazel Fogerty Joe Schirmer Evelyn Heyl Will Heyl Ongrie Moore Stuart Cedeste J. Ruke Pearl Harding Scot Harding Sam Ruke Gerald Exwin Pearl Thurder Lila

Welcome and Vicinity News Briefs from Topeka Area

Saturday afternoon in cleaning. church activity and local visits mark the Welc ome and Vicinity notes. Rev Vaughn of Berryton led services and busi ness as harvest, farm work, and threshing fill the week. Multiple families from Lawrence, Topeka, and nearby farms are mentioned with gatherings, calls, and travel. Fireworks, ice cream, and community chatter color the local scene.

Local notices from the Chandler and Deay families

A string of weekend visits and small events fill the Chandler Deay area. The Nelson family, Thelmas Parsons, and Alberta and Lorraine Reusch visited Baldwin. Gray Johnston shifts aid to threshing. Harold Roe and wife welcome a son. Mrs Britandine arrived in town for a visit. Mrs Alva Rockhold and Fred visited Vinland. Jim Jones shopped in Vinland. Fred Will Jr spent time with Dale Love. Earnest George helped with oats but fell ill. Reverend Roberts visited from Fall Leaf. Carl Nieder visited the Childs home. Leonard Deay came from Pleasant Grove. Bert Deay ill again. Mrs Jake Busch picked berries. Miss Norah helped threshers. Dorothy Edmonds staying with sister Mrs Walter. Mr and Mrs Moore and children from Kansas City visiting. Mrs Chandler heard of Mrs Jennings losing a seven-year-old boy to lockjaw, with funeral in Osceola.

Chet Howard Vinland Sam Ramy C. E. Schick Thoraday Homer C. E. Griffis Johanna Berenice Werd George Home Arthur Crai Gladys OF Alva Rockhold John Rockhold Bae Myr Marvin Griffis California Fred Tamily Belle House Francis Macy Topeka Walker Randall Bert Rood Jesse Deay V. D. Love Anna Deay Nan Gladdis Fred Gleland Estel Moore Miles Cleland V. D.love Kenneth Keith Geokie Arthur Smith Crilla Lawson Dale Love Anna Eay Helen Holcom Berenice Griffis Lois Tucker Opal Randall C. H. Cooper Howard and Lee Lawrence Clarence Avier Schick T.C. Williamson Earl Hall Kemper Pdeire T. G. Williamson Miss Mabel Stevenson Childs Sabina Werd Sibley Thelmas Parsons Alberta Lorraine Reusch Baldwin Gray, Johnston Fred Will Andy McClintock Harold Roe Hays Britandine H. H. Hemphill Fredi Jim Jones Fred. Will, Jr Reverend Roberts Fall’ Leaf Chandler Carl’ Nieder F. E .Childs Leonard Deay Pleasant Grove George Edd Deay Hererman Bert Dea

Can't Praise It Enough Kingster Woman Credits Vegetable Compound

Hattie V. Eastby of Kingston Missouri reports using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for 18 months to regain strength after long illness. She weighed about 106 pounds and could not perform house or outdoor work until after consuming four bottles. Her sister-in-law also used the product after childbirth and became stronger.

Kingster Lydia E. Pinkham Maen Hattie’ V. Eastby Kingston, Missouri

Riverside 4-H club plans July events and parade

Riverside Sun flower 4-H club met at the Martin home Friday evening to plan attendance at the Santa Fe time special July 25, join county clubs in a parade and a picnic, and schedule a daily tour July 20. Elizabeth Randle, Lucille McCreary, Edna Cole and K G Clark attended. Miss Conn Foote of Manhattan urged attendance at the Santa Fe lime special July 25. a nutrition exhibit featured.

Martin Ms Elizabeth Randle Lucille McCre Edna Cole K. G. Clark J.S. Taylor A. R. Oatman Edna Cale K.G Ozarks Teee H. E Lawrence Kansas City Riverside Ferm Bureau Ini Sapeatey Elizabeth Randle Taylor Fanny Conn Foote Manhattan Santa Fe

Washington AR study enrollment in largest cities

A fragmented report notes that enrollment of students ages four and under in Washington Arkansas area shows a notable share of residents in the region. The partial data hints at demographics and early education patterns among the four year olds in the referenced cities.

Washington Colle

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